About us
We are a young and dynamic team, capable of surpassing ourselves every day. We face challenges and provide solutions.
Mission
Vision
Values
Our Story
Our company was born within the University of Alicante after several years of research in the field of waste management and plastic recycling carried out by the founders of Fych. As a result of those years of work, three technologies were patented focused on increasing the recyclability of plastic products and improving the quality of recycled plastics so they can be used in high-value-added applications, thus contributing to the implementation of the Circular Economy in the sector.
Fych Technologies was created with the goal of transferring the technologies and knowledge generated to the industry and to continue using our research essence to provide technological solutions to waste management.
2019
IDEA
The idea for Fych originated from years of research by its founders in 2019.
2019
PATENT APPLICATIONS
In June and November of 2019, patent applications for our deodorization and delamination technologies were filed with the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM).
2020
FOUNDATION
In November 2020, Fych Technologies was established as a company.
2020
ACHIEVEMENTS
Some of the most important achievements in 2020 included winning the “Best Startup” award from Mares Circulares and the “Innovative Business Initiatives” award at the Gala Impulso organized by the University of Alicante (UA).
2021
PATENT GRANT
The patents for the delamination and deodorization technology were granted in 2021.
2021
MORE ACHIEVEMENTS
In 2021, we continued to win awards, such as third place in the Santander X Spain for the best Startup. During this year, we also became part of Lanzadera, the business accelerator by Juan Roig.
2022
PILOT PLANT: DELAMINATION
In January 2022, our pilot delamination plant was installed at the Science Park of the University of Alicante.
2022
PILOT PLANT: DEODORIZATION
In April 2022, in collaboration with UA and the Sorigue company, our pilot deodorization plant was installed in Tarragona.
Our Facilities
We are located in the Science Park of the University of Alicante (San Vicente del Raspeig), a meeting place for numerous innovative companies where technology stands out. Thanks to our location, we have comprehensive facilities that help us research and test new processes. We have our own offices where we develop our business vision, with a private laboratory equipped with the latest technologies in research, and a pilot plant that allows us to experiment and refine processes.
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Meet Our Team
Filled with great professionals, Fych is a gathering place for enthusiastic people eager to grow and contribute their knowledge to this world.
Andrea Cabanes
Co-founder & CEO
- PhD in Chemical Engineering
- Author of 4 scientific articles and 2 book chapters
- Co-inventor of two patents
Andrés Fullana
Co-founder & Scientific Advisor
- PhD in Chemical Engineering and Professor at the University of Alicante
- Author of more than 75 scientific articles and book chapters
- Co-inventor of 9 patents
Ernest Olivera
Quality Director
- Ingeniero Químico
- Máster Técnico Superior de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales
Blanca Calderón
R&D Project Director
PhD in Chemical Engineering
Master in Nanoscience and Molecular Nanotechnology
- Author of 10 scientific articles
- Co-inventor of one patent
José Perez
Plant Manager
- Mechanical engineering
- More than 15 years of experience in the sector
Seila Molina
Plant Operator
- PCPI in Gardening
- More than 10 years of experience in the hospitality and retail sector.
Carmen Fernández
Marketing and Communication Director
- Sociologist
- Master in Digital Communication
María del Carmen Orta
Laboratory Technician
- Chemist
- Master's Degree in Experimental Techniques in Chemistry